behests

英 [bɪˈhɛsts] 美 [bɪˈhɛsts]

n.  (书面用语)命令,训谕;紧急指示
behest的复数



柯林斯词典

  1. PHRASE 按…的吩咐;应…的要求;遵照…的命令
    If something is done at someone's behest, it is done because they have ordered or requested it.
    1. In 1970, at his new wife's behest, they moved to Southampton...
      1970年,应他新任妻子的要求,他们搬到了南安普敦。
    2. The policy document was produced at the behest of John Major and other world leaders.
      这份政策文件是在约翰·梅杰和其他国家领导人的授意下拟定的。